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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of thread would Dr. Lynn have preferred to use on Delia’s sutures?
(a) Cat gut.
(b) Flax-tow.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Silk.

2. What injury has Julia’s brother suffered?
(a) War neurosis.
(b) A broken leg.
(c) A mutilated face.
(d) A missing arm.

3. How does Groyne annoy Julia?
(a) He is very quiet and awkward.
(b) He is mean to her.
(c) He smells bad.
(d) He fancies himself a singer and makes up euphemisms for death.

4. What does Bridie mean when she says that Delia is as well off?
(a) Delia was fortunate to not have severe flu symptoms.
(b) Delia is as well off as she can be, as she has Julia as her nurse.
(c) Delia is as well off as anyone at this time.
(d) Delia is better off without the baby, as she did not want a third child yet.

5. What does Dr. Lynn suspect is the cause of death for Delia’s baby?
(a) Influenza.
(b) A heart murmur.
(c) The cord was wrapped around her neck and strangled her.
(d) Placenta previa.

6. Why is Dr. Lynn somewhat concerned for Mary?
(a) She is not married.
(b) Her baby is breach.
(c) She has a high fever.
(d) She is not fully grown and is poorly nourished.

7. What does Julia do to honor the death of Delia's baby?
(a) She lights a candle in church for her.
(b) She scratches a short line into the back of her watch.
(c) She drops Delia's baby off at the church.
(d) She writes a letter to Delia and her family.

8. How does Julia attempt to revive Delia’s baby?
(a) She shakes her.
(b) By slapping her on the back.
(c) By doing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
(d) She does not try to revive her.

9. What number pregnancy is Ita Noonan expecting?
(a) 12.
(b) 1.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

10. What happened to Eileen Divine?
(a) She became a nurse.
(b) She died.
(c) She gave birth to a stillborn baby.
(d) She healed and was sent home.

11. What does Julia have Mary do to try to speed up labor in "Red"?
(a) Convalesce.
(b) Deep breathing.
(c) Walk around her cot.
(d) Squats.

12. If Dr. Lynn were in charge of the world, what would not happen before the age of 20?
(a) Marriage.
(b) University.
(c) Medical school.
(d) Whelping.

13. What phrase does Bridie say under her breath that makes Julia smile, because it is also Tim's phrase?
(a) Everything's arsewise.
(b) It is was it is.
(c) All's well that ends well.
(d) Everything's gone awry.

14. Why did Dr. Lynn not get the message that she was needed at the hospital?
(a) It was sent to someone else.
(b) No one sent it.
(c) She was working at her free flu clinic.
(d) It was misplaced.

15. What training does the narrator have?
(a) She is a doctor.
(b) She is a nurse midwife.
(c) She has no training.
(d) She is a dentist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the general attitude about first time mothers by young doctors, according to Julia?

2. What is the medicine recommended for constipation?

3. How long prior to birth does Dr. Lynn believe Delia’s baby’s heart stopped beating?

4. When Ita starts convulsing, why does Julia say they should not put a spoon in her mouth?

5. Why does Julia end up delivering Delia’s baby?

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